Hillwood announced it is developing Alliance Westport 12, one of four speculative industrial buildings totaling more than 3.4 million square feet in AllianceTexas.

The commercial and real estate development company is building a new 1.2 million-square-foot Class A industrial building in the newly established Alliance Logistic District, a first-of-its-kind mobility hub that connects trains, planes and autonomous technology, according to previous reporting.

What they’re saying

“Alliance Westport 12 advances the logistics efficiencies and features set in our speculative industrial program,” said Samuel Rhea, vice president of Hillwood. “The demand we are seeing has reaffirmed the need for million-square-foot-plus facilities. When those buildings are paired with immediate intermodal access using Hillwood’s private bridge, customers can realize drayage cost savings of up to 60%, creating a meaningful competitive advantage.”

The context

Planned capabilities include autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle deployment, CDL-exempt private hostler operations between the intermodal facility and nearby warehouses, and permit-free heavy-haul movements for loads exceeding 80,000 pounds, according to the news release.

Alliance Westport 12 will have nearby access to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, BNSF’s Alliance Intermodal Facility, FedEx Ground Hub, two UPS Ground Sort Hubs, the FedEx Express Southwest Regional Air Hub and the Amazon Air Regional Hub.

Construction on Hillwood’s private bridge connecting Alliance Westport to BNSF’s Alliance Intermodal Facility started in February, with completion expected by 2027.

The details

The building, located on the northwest corner of Mobility Way and Distribution Drive, features 40-foot clearance height, 640-foot building depth, 70-foot loading bays and 278 trailer parking spaces, which can be expanded to 569 total on-site, according to a news release.

What else?

The project is designed by GSR Andrade Architects. Civil engineering services were provided by Westwood Professional Services, and Hillwood Construction Services will serve as the general contractor, according to a news release.

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